The Cubs’ deadline move for Tyrone Taylor has already paid off in more ways than one. Chicago picked up the outfielder in the deal headlined by Clay Holmes from the New York Mets, and Taylor has quickly become a useful piece for the Cubs - especially against left-handed pitching, where he has crushed lefties in 2026. He’s also caught on fast with fans for his defense and for a remark that is sure to land badly in Milwaukee.
Before making his Cubs debut earlier this week against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field, Taylor spoke with Chicago reporters and was asked about the NL Central rivalry. The 32-year-old, who debuted in MLB in 2019 and spent his first five seasons with the Brewers, didn’t exactly give Milwaukee supporters something to smile about.
“It was fun. The games were fun. I remember it being like away games when I was at home in Milwaukee because there would be so many Cubs fans, so it’s definitely cool to be on this side.”
-Tyrone Taylor
That’s a familiar jab in that rivalry, and it lines up with a long-running observation around the Brewers’ home park: Cubs fans have long shown up in big numbers and made their presence felt.
Taylor is set to get a closer look at the rivalry from his new side in late August, when the Brewers come to Wrigley Field for a four-game series. The two clubs will then meet for three more games in Milwaukee the following week, giving the NL Central’s top two teams seven matchups in 10 days.
For Chicago, the hope is that Taylor keeps providing value in the small ways that matter. He already has a track record in the division, too, having been part of Brewers teams that won the division in 2021 and 2023.
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